Police have launched a criminal investigation after former Deputy Lords Speaker Lord Sewel was filmed allegedly taking drugs with prostitutes. The Metropolitan Police said it was looking into “allegations of drug-related offences involving a member of the House of Lords”. It said a search warrant was executed at 18:00 BST at a central London address [...]

Undercover officer Mark Kennedy infiltrated campaign groups A public inquiry into undercover policing in England and Wales is to be formally opened later on Tuesday. Chairman Lord Justice Pitchford will make a statement setting out its aims. Home Secretary Theresa May ordered the review after claims a police “spy” had infiltrated the family “camp” of [...]

Homes in the UK are being bought by foreigners with “plundered or laundered cash”, David Cameron is to warn. The prime minister will vow to expose the use of “anonymous shell companies” to buy properties. His comments will come in a speech in Singapore about corruption where he will urge the international community to “step [...]